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Job Description
SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers such as Raid Glade Ziploc and more in virtually every country around the world. Together we are creating a better future for the planet for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.
This Corporate Counsel role is responsible for:
Advising and providing hands-on legal services a dedicated client business team on the legal aspects of marketing advertising and selling consumer products and services globally; Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements corporate governance employee training and business risk and process management in assigned geographies and/or for assigned business units; and Supporting special projects on an as needed or as assigned basis to provide general legal support to the Companys business at large in matters beyond the Counsels designated areas of could include: mergers & acquisitions internal investigations responding to regulator inquiries.
In addition the Corporate Counsel may be responsible for:
- Identifying and analyzing legal issues and developing and effectively communicating sound understandable legal and business recommendations to the appropriate business managers.
- Participating in a collaborative manner in cross-functional business teams to identify evaluate and resolve complex business issues.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and company policies.
- Preparing various corporate governance documents such as resolutions and proxies.
- Working with business teams to create corporate policies forms and procedures.
- Working with counsel outside the United States to determine applicable legal and regulatory issues and creating appropriate solutions.
- Managing litigation matters as they arise in the assigned business areas.
- Developing and teaching in-house seminars to clients relating to various corporate and transactional issues.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING
- JD degree and admitted to practice law in a US state and of good standing along with
- Minimum 12 years of legal practice in a large law firm and/or as in-house counsel
PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
- Outstanding analytical consulting drafting and negotiation skills with the ability to make well-reasoned legal and business judgments.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to succinctly and positively influence others.
- Proven ability to deal tactfully and confidently with a variety of personal styles across a large number of diverse international internal and external groups.
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage projects or requests from several client groups.
- Strong leadership skills with a results-oriented mentality.
- A confident positive collaborative and assertive personality conducive to effective and harmonious interactions both with other attorneys and with the Companys technical and business personnel.
- Willingness to learn new areas of law acquire new skills and take on additional and/or new responsibilities within the Law Department on an as needed basis
Inclusion & Diversity
Were a global business with people from every culture ethnicity race religion gender identity sexual orientation age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.
Were committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract hire and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at Opportunity Employer
The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race color religion gender marital status sexual orientation national origin ancestry age gender identity gender expression disability citizenship pregnancy veteran status membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.
Accommodation Requests
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process please call our Human Resources department at or email your request to . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law posterfor more information.
Employment Type
Full-Time
